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NC S322
Bill
AI Summary
- Adopts stock car racing as the official sport of North Carolina by adding § 145-36 to the General Statutes
- Cites North Carolina's significance in stock car racing, including being home to over 90 percent of NASCAR Sprint Cup teams and the NASCAR Hall of Fame
- Notes the motorsports industry generates a $6 billion annual economic impact in North Carolina and creates over 20,000 direct and indirect jobs
- References North Carolina's racing heritage through legendary drivers including Richard Petty, Junior Johnson, and Dale Earnhardt
- Effective upon enactment, ratified June 16, 2011 and signed into law June 21, 2011
Legislative Description
Adopt Official State Sport
Last Action
Ch. SL 2011-187
6/21/2011
Committee Referrals
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House5/5/2011
Rules and Operations of the Senate3/14/2011
Full Bill Text
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